Alverta E. Preston, age 84, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Bowman Place, Three Rivers.  She was born in Sherman Township on July 18, 1932, a daughter of Fletcher and Anna (Dennis) Mercer.  Alverta graduated from Constantine High School in 1950.  On July 28, 1950, she married Roy A. Preston at the Constantine Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in …

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General Motors Co. is recalling more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect that has been linked to one death. The vehicles involved in the recall are all from the 2014-2017 model years and include models from Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. The company is recalling 4.28 million vehicles worldwide, …

Two people were arrested on drug-related charges early Thursday in the city of Sturgis. Sheriff’s deputies said an attempt to stop a vehicle at 12:30 a.m. on South Street near Cato Lane resulted in the suspect vehicle crashing into a tree at the intersection. The driver, a 46-year-old Burr Oak man, fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a …

St. Joseph County’s final community festival takes place this weekend, as the village of Constantine presents its Harvest Fest. The one-day celebration features food, music, games and a parade. The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Constantine Fire Department. Other morning events include a 5K run to benefit Robert Roll; setting up for …

A Three Rivers man was treated for injuries he suffered after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car this week in Park Township. Sheriff’s officials said James Peter, 64, was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital following the incident, which occurred Wednesday on Parkville Road, just south of Heimbaugh Road. The driver of the car was 74-year-old Alma …

St. Joseph County’s Central Dispatch wishes to advise that a test of the county’s emergency sirens will be conducted next week. Agency director Dennis Brandenburg said the test is scheduled to take place at noon Sept. 17 and it may consist of more than one activation. Brandenburg is urging residents to not contact 9-1-1 to inquire about the sirens. He …

Sturgis Police last week were called to an automobile theft in progress. Officers responded at 11:57 p.m. Saturday to the 500 block of West Congress Street. The stolen car left the scene at a high rate of speed and it crashed into a vehicle at West Congress and South Jefferson streets. The driver ran from the scene and an attempt …

Barbara Jean Schaefer, age 90, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Jack Richard Troyer, age 67, of Three Rivers, formerly of Mishawaka, IN., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1949 in South Bend, IN., the son of the late Jimmiedale and Mary Jane (Riley) Troyer. Jack was united in marriage to the love of his life Mrs. Mary Alice Carlton, …